For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 5,425 students in Great Falls, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Great Falls, MT are Meadow Lark School, Loy School and Sacajawea School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Falls, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Great Falls have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Great Falls, MT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Lark School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2204 Fox Farm Road
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7300
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Loy School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 57th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6885
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6885
Gr: PK-6 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Sacajawea School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Sacajawea Drive
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7080
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7080
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Riverview School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Smelter Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7015
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7015
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
624 27th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6800
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Chief Joseph School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5305 3rd Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6675
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6675
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Sunnyside School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 19th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7115
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7115
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Morningside School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4119 7th Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6960
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6960
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Lewis & Clark School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3800 1st Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6705
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6705
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Giant Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 32nd Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3420 15th Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7305
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7305
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Valley View School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Avenue A Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7145
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7145
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
West Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 1st Avenue Nw
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7180
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7180
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Longfellow School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 6th Ave So
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6845
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6845
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Whittier School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 8th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7230
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7230
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School
Special Education School
3911 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-6017
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Great Falls, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1508 Millegan Road
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 866-3381
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 866-3381
Gr: PK-6 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Po Box 2429
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6600
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2501 2nd Avenue North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-7045
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Great Falls, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Great Falls, MT include Meadow Lark School, Loy School and Sacajawea School.
How many public preschools are located in Great Falls?
16 public preschools are located in Great Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Great Falls?
Great Falls public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Great Falls are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Great Falls include: Loy School vs. Chief Joseph School, West Elementary School vs. Valley View School, Valley View School vs. West Elementary School
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